Douglasville, GA, approved a tax increase, while Douglas County, KS, lowered its mill levy amid higher property valuations, sparking debate over the true impact on taxpayers.

Atlanta's weekly weather forecast includes sun with intermittent storms, with temperatures varying in the 70s and 90s and varying chances of rain and thunderstorms each day.

Pediatric dentist Paul Kim pleaded guilty to possessing child pornography, with an FBI probe finding thousands of explicit images and videos of minors on his devices.

Johnny Sabo is appointed as the new Director and State Forester of the Georgia Forestry Commission, starting September 1, after Tim Lowrimore's resignation.

Commissioner Robert Patrick introduces two Labor Day events in DeKalb County: the District 1 Labor Day 5K Fur Run and Labor Day Live! concert, supporting local causes and showcasing talent.

DeKalb County, Georgia, has launched its first comprehensive housing plan aiming to address affordable housing and support residents facing housing insecurity.

Fulton County allocates an additional $750,000 to Veterans Services Program, totaling $1M in 2024 to assist health, housing, and homelessness for veterans.

The article covers Fulton County’s 2nd Annual Contracts for Service Mixer which acknowledges local artists and organizations, celebrating the county's arts support and network.

Crews repaired a broken water main on Clairmont Terrace, DeKalb County, which a contractor indirectly caused working nearby. Residents may experience brown water and are advised to run faucets to clear it.

Fulton County's Connect the Dots program aims to enhance digital literacy among parents and children, partnering with Inspiredu, Commissioner Dana Barrett, and Comcast to bridge the digital divide.

Lawrenceville has opened applications for around 45 volunteer board positions for community involvement in varied sectors. Deadline is September 27, 2024.

Storm in Cartersville caused power outages affecting 2,300 customers, structure fires including a worship center, and strewn debris; city departments actively restoring services.

The McDonough city website introduced an Alert Center for residents to receive updates on local issues like road closures and boil water advisories, with options to sign up for specific notifications.